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Re: [RC] Kimberwicke bit - csimmons88

A 5" is ok.  Some of the Kimberwickes pinch at the side so a little extra
room should be ok.  The newer ones may have a tighter joint but I started
using one back in the 70's & there was a gap.
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From: <Cowgirgoof@xxxxxxx>
To: <csimmons88@xxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 6:41 AM
Subject: [RC] Kimberwicke bit



Hi, it's interesting that this thread came up right as I'm in process of

switching bits on my "young" horse. Although he works well in the arena in
the full cheek snaffle, on the trail he was requiring more control. I'm a
firm believer in John Lyons methods, but I also realize that what we do on
trail (going straight with little or no room for lateral work), calls for a
levage bit in many situations. A sage old horsewoman (who rode the first
Florida 100 in 1951!), told me to try a short shanked Pelham with bit
converters on him. Voila, he loves the straight mouthpiece. He almost
instantly became a responsive dream to ride and quit yanking for weeds,
pulling at the trot and he was just generally more relaxed (and so was I
because I knew I had control).

But alas, it really is too much bit for him, so I dug out my old uexter

kimberwicke, and he is fine in that. I believe they should make the
kimberwicke in a mullen mouth, but I cannot find one (except in certain
Mylers, and not in a 4 3/4).

Thanks for your great tips on this bit. I know alot of distance riders use

them, and it's no wonder why...Most of us know we should do more training at
home, but can't always have the time...

Becky

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